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Corpus Christi Throwback: 1951 Temple Beth El cookbook

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Mrs. Sam Susser begins preparations for one of the many cakes contained in the "Cooking Gems" cookbook in June 1951. The cookbook was sold by the Temple Beth El Sisterhood to raise funds for a new temple kitchen. Caller-Times file

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Mrs. Sam Susser begins preparations for one of the many cakes contained in the "Cooking Gems" cookbook in June 1951. The cookbook was sold by the Temple Beth El Sisterhood to raise funds for a new temple kitchen.
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Mrs. I.M. Alexander begins cooking preparations in her kitchen in June 1951. She contributed many of the recipes for Mexican dishes in the "Cooking Gems" cookbook by the Temple Beth El Sisterhood. Caller-Times file

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Mrs. I.M. Alexander begins cooking preparations in her kitchen in June 1951. She contributed many of the recipes for Mexican dishes in the "Cooking Gems" cookbook by the Temple Beth El Sisterhood.
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Mrs. James S. Harris peels an onion she will place in the pan with a large turkey for roasting in June 1951. The Temple Beth El Sisterhood produced a cookbook in 1951 to raise funds for a new temple kitchen. Caller-Times file

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Mrs. James S. Harris peels an onion she will place in the pan with a large turkey for roasting in June 1951. The Temple Beth El Sisterhood produced a cookbook in 1951 to raise funds for a new temple kitchen.
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Mrs. Sidney Wolf stirs the batter for crêpes suzette in a chafing dish in June 1951. The recipe was included in a 1951 cookbook by the Temple Beth El Sisterhood. Caller-Times file

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Mrs. Sidney Wolf stirs the batter for crêpes suzette in a chafing dish in June 1951. The recipe was included in a 1951 cookbook by the Temple Beth El Sisterhood.
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Mrs. Stanley C. Pearl places a dish of Chinese fried shrimp on the table at her home in June 1951. She contributed several Chinese recipes to the cookbook compiled by the Temple Beth El Sisterhood in 1951. Caller-Times file

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Mrs. Stanley C. Pearl places a dish of Chinese fried shrimp on the table at her home in June 1951. She contributed several Chinese recipes to the cookbook compiled by the Temple Beth El Sisterhood in 1951.
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The Temple Beth El sisterhood held a holiday bazaar as a fundraiser in December 1947, the precursor to the Jewish Food Festival hosted by Congregation Beth Israel. Temple Beth El and B'nai Israel Synagogue merged in 2005. Caller-Times file

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The Temple Beth El sisterhood held a holiday bazaar as a fundraiser in December 1947, the precursor to the Jewish Food Festival hosted by Congregation Beth Israel. Temple Beth El and B'nai Israel Synagogue merged in 2005.
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The Temple Beth El Sisterhood cookbook was incorporated into the winning hat design at a luncheon held by the Sisterheer. Mrs. Sidney Wolf, wife of Rabbi Sidney Wolf, designed and modeled the hat. Caller-Times file

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The Temple Beth El Sisterhood cookbook was incorporated into the winning hat design at a luncheon held by the Sisterheer. Mrs. Sidney Wolf, wife of Rabbi Sidney Wolf, designed and modeled the hat.
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Mrs. Sam Susser begins preparations for one of the many cakes contained in the "Cooking Gems" cookbook in June 1951. The cookbook was sold by the Temple Beth El Sisterhood to raise funds for a new temple kitchen.